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Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - New Horizon Housing

@ Wood's Homes

Calgary, Alberta

2+ ans d’expérience
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Wood's Homes, a not-for-profit mental health centre in Calgary, is hiring a Youth & Family Counsellor for its New Horizon Housing program, which supports young adults aged 18-29 at risk of homelessness. The counsellor is the primary worker with children, youth and families within a structured setting, providing therapeutic support, case management and program upkeep. The posting requires a diploma or degree in a social science field, two to four years of related experience, CPR and First Aid, and a Class 5 licence with own transportation.

Responsabilités :

  • Run a structured setting supporting client personal and social functioning
  • Provide therapeutic work with youth and families
  • Attend case conferences, school meetings and family meetings
  • Maintain living space and meet Licensing requirements
  • Handle meal preparation, cleaning and client transport

Résumé des exigences :

  • Diploma or degree in social sciences, child and youth care, social work or nursing
  • Two to four years of related experience
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification
  • Experience working with young people preferred
  • Class 5 driver's licence and own transportation

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Date publiée par l’employeur
2026-10-27
Première détection par notre source
2026-10-28
Mise à jour du dossier source
2026-10-28

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Détails du poste

NiveauIntermédiaire
DomaineServices sociaux et communautaires
Expérience2 an(s) et plus
Déplacementsavion : aucun · route : minimes
Milieu de travailRésidence de soins, Chez les clients
PositionAssis et debout
Exigences physiquesphysique modéré · ordinateur faible
Permis et certificationsCPR, First Aid, Class 5
Permis de conduireexigé, avec véhicule
FormationCollégial (DEC) (exigé), Baccalauréat (exigé)
Domaines d’étudesSocial Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Nursing

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Wood's Homes

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Building good mental health and well-being so everyone can thrive in their community.

Description complète de l’entreprise

Wood’s Homes is a mental health centre. We provide treatment and support for children, young people, adults and families with mental health needs. We proudly serve in Calgary, Lethbridge, Strathmore, Fort McMurray, and Grande Prairie.

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Bureaux déclarés
  • 805 37 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N8, CA
  • 9400 48 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta T3B 2B2, CA
  • 317 3rd Street S, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1Y9, CA
  • 495 36 St. NE, 255, Calgary, Alberta T2A 6K3, CA
  • 102 McConachie Cres., Fort McMurray, Alberta T9K 1T1, CA
  • 1008 14 St SE, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta T2G 0X3, CA
Catégories d’activité
  • Health Care
  • Non Profit
  • Mental Health
Autres noms enregistrés
  • Wood's Homes
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Wood’s Homes is a mental health centre. We provide treatment and support for children, young people, adults and families with mental health needs. We proudly serve in Calgary, Lethbridge, Strathmore, Fort McMurray, and Grande Prairie.

ChampValeur
SecteurMental Health Care
Taille501-1,000 employees
Siège socialCalgary, Alberta
Type d’organisationNonprofit
Fondée en1914
Offres sur Jobsy26
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Description

We're a not-for-profit mental health centre based in Calgary, with locations across Alberta. Our mission is to build good mental health and well-being so everyone can thrive in their community.



We're looking for one (1) Youth & Family Counsellor to join our team!

About the Program
New Horizon, launched in 2010 in partnership with Horizon Housing Society and the Calgary Homeless Foundation, provides stable, supportive housing for young adults (ages 18-29) at risk of homelessness. Temporary, low-cost apartment units are available in three community buildings and at the Wood’s Homes Inglewood Campus. Residents receive individualized support, including guidance on budgeting, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, setting up bank accounts, and finding/keeping employment.

The Role
Reporting to the Management of Wood's Homes as determined by each program, the Youth & Family Counsellor is the primary worker with children, youth and families, and is a contributing member of a team providing service to children, youth and families within a structured setting. The Youth & Family Counsellor will demonstrate due diligence in being Exceptional in the delivery of high-quality services and in meeting the requirements of the Health and Safety Management System at Wood’s Homes.Responsibilities

  • Implementing and maintaining a structured setting fostering the development of personal and social functioning for each client.
  • Participates actively in supervisory meetings, team meetings, and retreats, planning sessions, and designated in-service training.
  • Is responsible for a variety of therapeutic responsibilities for particular children, youth, and their families. In combination with relevant case management, these responsibilities include attendance at case conferences, involvement in intervention strategies, consultations, school meetings, doctor’s appointments, family meetings, etc.
  • Maintains the upkeep of the living space of the program and ensures the provision of a program that fits the requirements of the Licensing Department.
  • Is responsible for a variety of tasks associated with program functioning including meal preparation, cleaning, and transportation of children, youth, and families.
  • Executes other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications

  • Diploma/Undergraduate Degree in the Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Nursing, and minimum two to four years related experience.
  • Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
  • Experience in working with young people preferred.
  • Current proof of professional registration may be required for certain diplomas or degrees.
  • Must have a class 5 driver’s license and own transportation.


We are committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We empower and are advocates for our employees by welcoming, respecting and valuing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. At Wood’s Homes we embrace each other’s differences and strive to learn and grow from them. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; only those moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.

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